The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 279mm. The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR with a length of 222mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 119mm compared to the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR's 98mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR weighs 1435g, 42% (1060g) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN's weight of 2495g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a focal range of 60-600mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
90 - 900mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150 - 600mm .
